Tag: diplomatic relations

Albanese Heads to Europe for Talks on Ukraine, Economy

As Ukrainians mark 500 days of fending off the Russian invasion, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing for security talks in Europe. The prime minister will start his visit in the German capital Berlin, where he will meet with Chancellor Olaf Scholz on July 10. The leaders are expected to discuss the Ukraine war…


Albanese Visits Vietnam Amid Frustration Over China

The impact on Australia and Vietnam of China’s approach to the South China Sea and disputed islands is expected to feature in diplomatic talks over the weekend. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make his first visit to Vietnam as leader on June 3, amid concern in Hanoi over Chinese ships operating in its exclusive economic…


China Breaks Diplomatic Freeze: Defence Minister Initiates High Level Talks With Australia

China has broken its freeze on diplomatic relations with Australia with the Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe hosting Australia’s new deputy prime minister and minister for defence, Richard Marles, for dinner. Marles said the meeting, which took place in Singapore on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue defence summit on Sunday, was a welcomed one and allowed Australia’s…


‘He Didn’t Know’: Novak Djokovic’s Mother Defends Tennis Player

Novak Djokovic’s mother has defended her son on Australian national television and called on the Australian government to not deport the tennis player. Dijana Djokovic appeared on Channel 7’s Sunrise on Wednesday and begged for Australian authorities to allow her son to stay and play in the Australian Open. “Don’t throw him out. He is a…